Our Story

Our Unilife
Mission

At Unilife, our mission is to give students the best chance of academic and personal success by creating exceptional living environments that promote comfort, community, and growth. We achieve this by providing high quality, thoughtfully designed accommodation with premium amenities and attentive service, ensuring a a friendly student community. Our luxury student accommodation offers a modern and supportive space where students can thrive in both their studies and personal life.

Our five Unilife
Values

#01

Fans Not Customers

Creating wow moments in every interaction

#02

put people first

We care about our people and our communities

#03

home with heart

Creating warm, safe and welcoming environments

#04

together we thrive

Growing together and empowering our people

#05

make the first move

Proactively looking for opportunities to make a real difference

Our People Who
Make Unilife Home

Richard

Richard

Chief Operating Officer

Ben

Ben

Operations Manager

Alex

Alex

Sales and Marketing Manager

Mike

Mike

City Manager

Marius

Marius

Facilities Manager

Lewis

Lewis

Marketing Executive

Ella

Ella

Sales Executive

Dominic

Dominic

House Supervisor

Juan Fran

Juan Fran

House Supervisor

Gabi

Gabi

House Supervisor

Alberto

Alberto

Maintenance Operative

Alfie

Alfie

Maintenance Operative

Martyn

Martyn

Maintenance Operative

How your new
home is made

We partner with Stelling Properties, one of the UK’s leading property developers and modular construction specialists, to create high quality, energy efficient student studios. Every bedroom at Unilife is expertly built offsite in their factory before being lifted into place, ensuring precision, sustainability, and exceptional design.

We are also proud to involve our students in the process using a range of methods. Our students receive questionnaires, presentations and mood boards for our new projects. We also conduct focus groups and factory visits to ensure that our buildings are designed for the next generation of students.

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The Unilife Evolution

March 2012
September 2013
September 2020
September 2022
September 2023
September 2024

Unilife is born

For 13 years, Unilife has been a family run business redefining student living across the South of England.

Starting in Portsmouth, we set out to create more than just a place to stay, offering a premium living experience where students can thrive.

Today, we provide exceptional accommodation in Southampton, Winchester, and Guildford, staying true to our core value: putting people first in everything we do.

High Street

Our journey began in 2013 with the opening of High Street, our first boutique student accommodation in Southampton. Originally offering 53 studios, its prime location just seconds from local amenities made it a student favourite.

In 2023, High Street underwent a multi-million-pound extension, adding 47 brand-new studios and state-of-the-art communal spaces designed for the modern student lifestyle. With upgraded facilities, vibrant social areas, and premium amenities, High Street continues to set the gold standard for student living in Southampton.

Sparkford House

Opened in September 2020, Sparkford House has set a new standard for student accommodation in Winchester, offering a boutique, community focused living experience. With 90 modern studios, modern communal areas and an unbeatable location just 10 seconds from the University of Winchester, it is the perfect place for students to call home.

Riverside House

Situated along the River Wey, Riverside House opened in September 2022 and transformed student accommodation in Guildford, setting a new benchmark for quality and comfort. Featuring 99 studios, state of the art communal spaces, and a prime  location on Walnut Tree Close, it offers the ultimate student living experience.

High Street Extension

Completed in 2023, the High Street extension has transformed student accommodation in Southampton, adding 47 brand-new studios and enhancing existing spaces to create a boutique style living experience with 100 luxury self contained studios in total. As part of a multi-million pound renovation, every studio has been refurbished and thoughtfully designed with spacious layouts, ample storage, and double beds, ensuring comfort and convenience for every student.

Bargate House

Steeped in history and culture, the building dates back to the mid 20th century, originally serving as a Bank of England hall from 1938 to 1986. Its iconic façade preserves the character of the past, while inside, it has been transformed into Southampton’s premier student accommodation, opening in September 2024.

With 122 luxury studios, state of the art communal facilities, and an unbeatable city centre location, Bargate House has quickly become the top choice for students. Earning the #1 spot on StudentCrowd, as voted by students themselves!